Events to celebrate the return of the United Airlines DEN-NRT direct flights (February 28 and March 4, 2023)

United Airlines’ direct flights between Denver and Narita returned on March 4, and two events to celebrate the return were held on February 28 and March 4.

On February 28, an event called "Japan, we missed you!" was held by United Airlines, Denver International Airport, Japan-America Society of Colorado, and World Trade Center Denver at the United Club in the Empower Field at Mile High. Colorado Governor Polis, Denver City Deputy Mayor Aldrete, Chief Commercial Officer May from the Denver International Airport, Vice President Miller from the United Airlines Denver Hub, and President Okubo from Japan America Society of Colorado made remarks to celebrate the return of the flights.

On March 4, another event was held to celebrate the return of the direct flight at its boarding gate in the Denver International Airport, just prior to the boarding of the passengers for the trip. United Airlines officials, among others, made celebrating remarks.

The Consulate-General of Japan was invited. Consul-General Mikami attended both events.